Guest Services
On Property
Everything you need to elevate your stay, right at your fingertips. From daily essentials to exclusive amenities, our on-property services ensure you spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying Timber Bay.
Wood-Fire Sauna
Built on the historic site of our pump house, the quintessential northwoods sauna experience is finally here. Book a one-hour session for up to 9 of your closest friends. We’ll get the fire going, set up the space, and get you oriented. You just let the wood-fired heat do the rest.
Liquor Store
Forget to stock up in town? We carry a curated selection of beer, wine, and spirits right here at the lodge. Whether you need a cold six-pack for the boat or a bottle of wine for an evening by the fire, we have you covered.
Full Meal Kits
Skip the grocery store and the heavy meal prep. Our full meal kits provide everything you need to cook a hearty, delicious lunch or dinner without the hassle. Pre-portioned, fresh, and ready for your stove or campfire.
Lake Service Runs
Every Wednesday and Sunday we deliver fresh ice, live bait, firewood, marine fuel, and other daily essentials directly to your vessel, while also handling complete trash removal. Need something outside of our standard schedule? We can deploy an ad hoc service run for a flat one-time fee to ensure your time on the water remains completely uninterrupted.
Grab-n-Go Bites
The Trading Post and Boat House are stocked with all your daily necessities. Grab ice, sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks, firewood, live bait, and basic toiletries so you can stay fully supplied without interrupting your vacation rhythm.
Marina Offerings
As the only full service marina on Birch Lake, we keep your adventures on the water moving smoothly. Easily access premium marine fuel, dedicated boat slips, launch access, and docking assistance to ensure your vessel is always powered, secured, and ready to go.
Around Property
Fishing Guide
Get setup with a guide who matches your goals and knows the lake like nobody’s business. We have a range of expert guides ready to help you get the most of your day(s) fishing.
Half-day, Full-day, Multi-day options
Birch Lake focused with options for nearby lakes
Educational, Collaborative, and Concierge styles
Full kitting with equipment, supplies as need
Package integration with meals available
Adventure Guide
Plan your adventure or bring an experienced guide to help lead the way. No matter the challenge you’re looking for, new discoveries await!
Half-day, Full-day, Multi-day options
Meal integrations and other service additions available
Storage and tuning support (with service partners)
Overnight camp or lodging planning/support
Houseboat Guide
If you’ve never captained a houseboat, it can feel like a lot. And, while the whole experience is safe and generally easy to get started, sometimes a little extra help can take the edge off.
Half-day or full-day up-skilling and touring
- Tie ups, basic maneuvers
- Hazard avoidance
- Equipment operations and basic fixesCampsite identification
Route planning, navigational tips
Aerial Tour Guide
Check out the lake, the boundary waters, and any other scenic opportunities from above. Our experience float plane partner brings decades of experience and passion for the area.
Half-day and full-day excursions
Custom route planning
Wildlife sightseeing
Points of interest and educational guidance
Meal integrations and other transportation integrations available
Leave the Logistics to Us
Timber Bay is located only 3.5 hours northeast of the Twin Cities and just 1.5 hours northwest of Duluth. If you need it, we’re here to make that last leg of your trip a breeze.
To/From Property
Pickup/Dropoff
Send equipment separately for pickup or get you and your party loaded up in a roomy 4 or 6 passenger SUV for the last leg of your trip from one of our nearby airports.
Duluth One Way or Round Trip
Hibbing One Way or Round Trip
Minneapolis/St. Paul One Way or Round Trip
Airbase Fly In/Out
We’ve added docking facilities and registered our location once again for fly-in/fly-out access with our own pilot partners and for any guests with proper licensing.
Trip planning for water-to-water trips
Mixed landing (water-to-runway) options
Multi-leg excursions or trip extensions
Group Outfitting
Leave the equipment and planning to us. Custom packages are available for all group types. Need a full outfitting for summer adventures (ATVs, fishing equipment, and the like)? We’re partnered with the experts you need.
Full fishing contingents, equipment and supplies
Camping and lake excursion outfitting
Adventure outfitting for fat-tire biking
Winter options / equipment for skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and more.
Pre-Stocking
Need some shopping done and want your place tricked out upon arrival? Just give us some direction and we’ll ensure you have everything you and your party needs.
Meal and beverage planning
Private chef meal prep and full dinner service
Re-stock service runs for cabins or houseboats